Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking from the inside / How to operate the power door locking switches

How to use the lock lever

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock. Rotate the lock lever ..

Automatic door locking/unlocking

All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are automatically locked or unlocked under the following conditions. For automatic door locking When the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory default setting)...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Precautions against vehicle modification

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners. Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: After deployment

After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates...